Space Instrument FPGA Engineer (R&D)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is inviting applications for a Digital Space Instrument Design Engineer in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role involves leading the design and development of measurement systems for national security and NASA missions. You will be responsible for architecting high-speed data acquisition systems and collaborating across multiple disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in engineering with extensive experience in FPGA-based design. The position requires U.S. citizenship due to clearance requirements and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced experience in digital electronic design for instrumentation.
• Ability to lead and execute technical work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define instrument requirements and lead design, modeling, fabrication, and testing.
• Collaborate across disciplines for spaceflight hardware development.
• Provide mentorship to early-career staff.

Skills

FPGA-based design and implementation using VHDL

High-speed data acquisition

Synchronous digital design

Debugging and troubleshooting circuits

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

FPGA systems

Job description

Los Alamos National Security LLC is inviting applications for a Digital Space Instrument Design Engineer in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role involves leading the design and development of measurement systems for national security and NASA missions. You will be responsible for architecting high-speed data acquisition systems and collaborating across multiple disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in engineering with extensive experience in FPGA-based design. The position requires U.S. citizenship due to clearance requirements and offers comprehensive benefits.